Chambers Review

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Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

A strong set with pronounced litigation experience across the commercial market that boasts widely recognised barristers capable of handling complex pieces of litigation. The lawyers here display particular acumen for cases involving shipping and insurance. Recent examples include: London International Exhibition Centre v Allianz Insurance PLC & Others, a claim arising out of business interruption losses caused by COVID-19; and SC BTA Bank v Various, proceedings in the BVI concerning a USD231 million fraud. The set also has a huge contingent of members advising on the Russian aircraft claims. One source comments: “This is a sophisticated set with a deep bench of talent.”

Greg Leyden is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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1
Jonathan Gaisman KC
1
Band 1

"Undoubtedly one of the leading commercial silks at the Bar today. His attention to detail is second to none, as is his legal analysis."

David Allen KC
2
David Allen KC
2
Band 2

"Forceful and client-focused."

Gavin Kealey KC
2
Gavin Kealey KC
2
Band 2

"Gavin Kealey is probably one of the most talented and experienced counsel in the market."

"Gavin is a fantastic appellate advocate, who is great at arguing complex legal questions."

"Absolutely masterful."

"Gavin is fantastic on his feet. He develops arguments beautifully and he just has extreme skill in terms of knowing the intricacies of the case."

Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
2
Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
2
Band 2

"Focused on reading the judge, she thinks on her feet and adapts her arguments well."

3
Benjamin Parker
3
Band 3

"He has a first-class brain."

"Very knowledgeable and very bright, he is commercially astute and great to work with."

David Edwards KC
3
David Edwards KC
3
Band 3

"Very tactically astute, meticulous and hard-working."

"David is very focused, very practical, very structured and very ordered."

James Brocklebank KC
3
James Brocklebank KC
3
Band 3

"Impressive in cross-examination and persuasive in his advocacy."

"James consistently impresses. He is sharp, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to matters, and is able to distil difficult legal issues into clear and persuasive submissions."

"He is extremely bright, very proactive and highly commercially minded."

"His advice is clear and pragmatic, and he is very good at finding a way through knotty problems."

"He is very polished and has a good way of presenting things."

3
Keir Howie
3
Band 3

"Keir is an excellent advocate who is very responsive, efficient and helpful."

"His written work is good; it reads very well."

"His advocacy is very effective."

Michael Ryan
3
Michael Ryan
3
Band 3

"Very good attention to detail and very strong preparation."

"A safe pair of hands and extremely enjoyable to work with."

3
Richard Waller KC
3
Band 3

"Richard's advocacy, both written and on his feet, is of exceptional quality and he is entirely fair and detailed in all of his submissions. He pays enormous attention to detail."

Clara Benn
4
Clara Benn
4
Band 4

"Clara Benn is a very strong junior counsel. She has excellent communication skills and is a pleasure to work with."

"She really sees through complicated contractual arguments, identifying the heart of the issue and coming back with very cogent advice and very robust reactions to what the other side are saying."

4
Dominic Kendrick KC
4
Band 4

"Very commercial and attuned to the client's objectives."

Jason Robinson
4
Jason Robinson
4
Band 4

"Jason's written work product is always outstanding; he always cuts through to the point straight away."

"Very user-friendly and practical, Jason is a very good junior who can lead cases on his own."

Jawdat Khurshid KC
5
Jawdat Khurshid KC
5
Band 5

"He is very well prepared and incisive in terms of giving advice in consultation."

"Technically superb, whilst also being extremely engaging and client-focused, Jawdat is always an absolute pleasure to work with. His advice is always extremely clear and practical."

Josephine Higgs KC
5
Josephine Higgs KC
5
Band 5

"Jo Higgs is quite simply brilliant. She knows her cases inside-out and is exceptionally involved in the detail."

"She's phenomenal in terms of her technical detail and her intellect. She is also fantastic in terms of client service."

Michael Holmes KC
5
Michael Holmes KC
5
Band 5

"Michael Holmes is a brilliant technical lawyer and a go-to for complex questions of law and procedure. He is exceptionally responsive and a pleasure to work with."

5
Timothy Kenefick
5
Band 5

"Tim is very able and hands-on; he is prepared to get stuck in and do the work."

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

1
Jonathan Gaisman KC
1
Band 1
David Allen KC
2
David Allen KC
2
Band 2
Gavin Kealey KC
2
Gavin Kealey KC
2
Band 2
Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
2
Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
2
Band 2
David Edwards KC
3
David Edwards KC
3
Band 3
James Brocklebank KC
3
James Brocklebank KC
3
Band 3
3
Richard Waller KC
3
Band 3
4
Dominic Kendrick KC
4
Band 4
Jawdat Khurshid KC
5
Jawdat Khurshid KC
5
Band 5
Josephine Higgs KC
5
Josephine Higgs KC
5
Band 5
Michael Holmes KC
5
Michael Holmes KC
5
Band 5

Juniors

London (Bar)

Commercial Dispute Resolution

3
Benjamin Parker
3
Band 3
3
Keir Howie
3
Band 3
Michael Ryan
3
Michael Ryan
3
Band 3
Clara Benn
4
Clara Benn
4
Band 4
Jason Robinson
4
Jason Robinson
4
Band 4
5
Timothy Kenefick
5
Band 5